8 more cold-related deaths reported in Cook County
Eight more cold-related deaths were announced Thursday in Cook County, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 22.
Eight more cold-related deaths were announced Thursday in Cook County, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 22.
Fauci cites ‘liberating feeling’ in pandemic update during 2nd Biden White House press briefing
After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
'There's light at the end of the tunnel': New clinics aid COVID-19 'long-haulers'
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Coronavirus-related syndrome behind death of Florida girl, 8: ‘She was a perfect child’
At this time, doctors do not know what exactly causes MIS-C.
At this time, doctors do not know what exactly causes MIS-C.
2 judges, 3 more Cook County court employees test positive for COVID-19
Two judges and three additional employees in the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for COVID-19.
Two judges and three additional employees in the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for COVID-19.
States running out of COVID-19 vaccine doses, canceling appointments
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.
CDC forecast now projects up to 508,000 COVID-19 deaths by Feb. 13
The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.
The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.
New CDC director takes over agency amid surging COVID-19 deaths, faltering vaccination effort
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 mutations are rapidly appearing as US surpasses 400,000 deaths
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
Everyone over 65 next in line for vaccine in Wisconsin
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
Wisconsin man accused of sabotaging COVID-19 vaccine charged
Steven Brandenburg was charged with attempted criminal damage to property in Ozaukee County for allegedly sabotaging 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Steven Brandenburg was charged with attempted criminal damage to property in Ozaukee County for allegedly sabotaging 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Aldi workers who get COVID-19 vaccine will receive extra pay, company says
Aldi will give employees up to four hours of pay.
Aldi will give employees up to four hours of pay.
State Sen. McConchie slams decision to move inmates up on COVID-19 vaccination list
State Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie airs his grievances on Illinois moving inmates ahead of residents with high-risk medical conditions on the vaccination list.
State Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie airs his grievances on Illinois moving inmates ahead of residents with high-risk medical conditions on the vaccination list.
Lake County to open drive-thru mass vaccination site
Mark Pfister, executive director of the Lake County Health Department, talks about their first mass vaccination site being staged at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Mark Pfister, executive director of the Lake County Health Department, talks about their first mass vaccination site being staged at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Drive-thru vaccination site opens Tuesday in Lake County
People can pull their cars inside to get vaccinated -- dozens at a time.
People can pull their cars inside to get vaccinated -- dozens at a time.
Texas surgeon noticing some post-COVID-19 lungs have more scar tissue than smokers’ lungs
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
Stroger nurse high on marijuana while on duty, took IV equipment: report
A former emergency room nurse at Stroger Hospital in Chicago was high on marijuana during at least one shift and took equipment and IV solution from the hospital, according to an investigative report.
A former emergency room nurse at Stroger Hospital in Chicago was high on marijuana during at least one shift and took equipment and IV solution from the hospital, according to an investigative report.
Nearly two-thirds of US states see rising COVID-19 death toll amid winter surge
Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.
Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.
California official calls for pause on Moderna vaccine batch due to possible allergic reaction
California health officials are recommending providers pause the administration of a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.
California health officials are recommending providers pause the administration of a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.